Zalgiris Kaunas vs Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction

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Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris Kaunas delivered a spirited performance on the road in EuroLeague Round 27, but ultimately couldn’t close the deal in a 92-82 defeat to Anadolu Efes Istanbul.

Key contributors for Zalgiris included Azuolas Tubelis, who led the team with 22 points, and Nigel Williams-Goss, who added 19, keeping the Lithuanian side in contention deep into the fourth.

Offensively, Zalgiris shot efficiently, converting 51.3% from the two point range and 52.6% from the three point line, while dishing out 21 assists. Defensively, they controlled the boards 33-28, but failed to capitalize on it and committed 16 turnovers, proving costly down the stretch.

The loss dropped Zalgiris to 15-12 in the EuroLeague standings, underscoring the fine margins in the playoff race as the regular season nears its climax. Overall, the team averages 88.5 points per game, supported by their 19.6 assists per game. Defensively, they record 35.2 rebounds, 5.8 steals and 2.6 blocks per game.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Hapoel Tel Aviv fought valiantly at the Menora Mivtachim Arena but came up short in a 99-104 overtime loss to Valencia Basket.

Hapoel received strong contributions from Antonio Blakeney who scored 23 points, Yam Madar (20 points) and Johnathan Motley (17 points), but their efforts fell short.

Offensively, Hapoel shot an impressive 70.3% from the two point range, but struggled with 27.8% from the perimeter, compared to Valencia’s 36.4% from deep. Defensively, they got outrebounded 33-43 on the boards, giving away second chance opportunities and failed to contain Valencia’s shooters. They also committed 13 turnovers, which proved costly down the stretch.

The loss underscores Hapoel’s competitive spirit in Europe’s top club competition, even as they battle for consistency in a tight EuroLeague regular season. Overall, the team averages 86.5 points per game, while dishing out 16.7 assists. Defensively, they record 33.6 rebounds, 6.4 steals and 2.9 blocks per game.

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Zalgiris Kaunas vs Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Match Prediction & Analysis

Zalgiris Kaunas host Hapoel Tel Aviv on 13 February 2026 in a crucial EuroLeague Round 28 clash at Zalgirio Arena. Zalgiris brings stronger ball movement and home-court consistency, while Hapoel relies on tempo, pressure defense, and physical scoring. With both teams fighting for playoff positioning, controlling turnovers and rebounds will likely decide a tightly contested matchup.

Hapoel Tel Aviv is currently 5th in the EuroLeague standings with a 16-10 record, while Zalgiris Kaunas is 9th in the standings with a 15-12 record. Zalgiris has an 8-4 record at home, whereas Hapoel is 8-5 while being on the road.

In their last head-to-head matchup, Zalgiris Kaunas won 93-80 against Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Zalgiris Kaunas vs Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Player Stats

ZALGIRIS KAUNAS vs HAPOEL IBI TEL AVIV
Winning Prediction

Home-court advantage, better ball movement (higher assist average), and slightly stronger turnover control give Zalgiris the edge. Hapoel Tel Aviv’s physicality and transition scoring will keep it tight, but over 40 minutes Zalgiris half-court execution should prevail. We are backing Zalgiris Kaunas to win this matchup.

Zalgiris Kaunas to win and cover the spread (-1.5).

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